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Smaragdite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
2.15   

Fracture
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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
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Smaragdite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite and Kainite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Smaragdite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smaragdite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smaragdite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smaragdite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.

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